Brabazon Close Birmingham
9 addresses across 1 postcode (B31), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2753736.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £380,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (A: 6, B: 2).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Birmingham costs £2,363 a year in 2026-27.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Longbridge, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Ley Hill Recreation Ground, is about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 189 to 193 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Great Park Medical Group, about 770 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 39 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | 7 B31 5GX | Detached | £380,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 115 m². Most common: House, detached (8). Built: before 1900 (8).
Council tax
What each band costs in Birmingham in 2026-27: Band D £2,363 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,575 | £1,838 | £2,100 | £2,363 | £2,888 | £3,413 | £3,938 | £4,726 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (47% of about 810 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): CITY WIDE HMO.
- Tree preservation orders: in a protected area: THE BIRMINGHAM (FORMER GOLF CLUB, HANGING LANE, NORTHFIELD) TPO 2017.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Ross House and the former Sheldon Unit, Sheldon Drive, Northfield, Birmingham: up to 2 homes, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- LAND REAR OF 145 AND 147 TESSALL LANE: up to 4 homes, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Dennings Mica Home & Garden, 1183 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2SL: up to 3 homes, permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- King Khan, Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham: up to 13 homes, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- 1107 Bristol Road South: up to 2 homes, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 189 m and 193 m above sea level (191 m on average).
Broadband
No Ofcom coverage figures for these postcodes.
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Longbridge 892,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Northfield 643,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Kings Norton 934,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Guardian Court Allens Cross | 250 m |
| Bus or coach station | Halesowen Bus Station | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Sainsbury's Northfield Car Park | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 17.2 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Great Park Medical Group | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hingleys Chemist | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hollymoor Tower Dental Surgery | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Orthopaedic Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Rubery Police Station | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Pauls Wine And Convenience Store, Rednal | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Ley Hill Recreation Ground 20 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 350 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Lower Tinkers Farm Allotments 2.5 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hawkesley Farm moated site, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hawkesley Farm moated site | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Standing cross in St Leonards churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Moated site of Frankley Hall | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bedlam Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Balaam's Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Egghill Dingle | Valley | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Egg Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Frankley Beeches | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Bartley Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 9 | 9 |
None of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Birmingham: see them on the Birmingham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Meadows Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Forestdale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Orchards Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Colmers Farm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bellfield Primary School (NC) | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rubery Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Turves Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MH Camps Ltd B31 5FQ | Other catering premises | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Premium Super Save B31 5EN | Retailers - other | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Premier B31 5PD | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| The Beeches B31 5NJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Tesco Express B31 5NJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2021 |
| Beeches Newsagents B31 5NJ | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Little Men and Misses Childrens Day B31 5NJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| The Big Bear Cafe B31 5EN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Merritts Brook E-Act Primary Academy B31 5QD | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Casco pizza B31 5QD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Premier Education B31 5QD | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bab's Off Licence/Lifestyle Express B31 5PJ | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 26 Jun 2009 |
| Test Kitchen by Ben B31 5LP | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Fancy Pizza B31 5NR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Kookies Cookie Pies B31 5DL | Mobile caterer | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Guardian Court (39).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 12% | 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- B31 5GX: 9 addresses
Nearby streets
Honour Drive · Ryder Drive · Fairway Mews · Ace Street · Club Lane · Green Way · Holinwell Place · Woburn Lane · Wentworth Avenue · Par Street · Divot Drive · Caddy Street
All the streets in B31 and across Birmingham.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.